Bundesliga Daily Report - 2026-09-23: Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg after second on-field collapse

Christian Eriksen agreed to terminate his Wolfsburg contract by mutual consent on 23 September 2026, the Bundesliga club announced. The 34-year-old Denmark midfielder had been contracted until June 2027 but had not played since collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine on 7 June. The incident was the second on-field collapse of Eriksen’s career, following his cardiac arrest during Euro 2020. Wolfsburg confirmed the agreement nearly four months after the latest episode, bringing his short spell with the German club to an early end while he remains away from competitive football.

Eriksen said the priority was being close to his family in Denmark and thanked Wolfsburg for finding a solution together. His statement did not address whether he intends to continue playing, leaving his sporting future open after a serious health setback. The decision allows the midfielder to focus on his recovery and family circumstances without the immediate pressure of returning to the Bundesliga. It also ends a difficult chapter that began with the June collapse and leaves Wolfsburg needing to plan without a player whose contract had originally extended into next summer.

Harry Kane said on 23 September 2026 that he was close to agreeing a new Bayern Munich contract while discussing a possible future as an NFL kicker. The 33-year-old England captain described negotiations as being in “good talks” and “fairly close”, with reports suggesting an extension could keep him in Munich until 2029. Kane said he remained happy with Bayern, the coach and the club’s environment, and wanted to perform at the highest level for as long as possible after scoring 73 goals for club and country during the previous season.

Kane’s American-football ambition remains a long-term idea rather than an immediate career change. He said he would look at becoming an NFL kicker more seriously over the next five or six years, potentially combining that role with a future spell in Major League Soccer. His comments therefore carried two messages for Bayern: the striker is focused on extending his elite football career, while also imagining life beyond it. A renewal would protect Bayern’s central attacking figure and extend a partnership that has already delivered major individual production and domestic success.

Michael Olise scored twice and supplied an assist in Bayern Munich’s 5-0 Champions League win over Bodø/Glimt on 10 September 2026, then attracted attention with a brief post-match interview. After receiving another Man of the Match award, the France international offered short answers about his goals and rejected the idea that he alone had made the difference. The interview went viral because of his understated manner, prompting questions about his relationship with the media and his commercial value.

Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany and board member for sport Max Eberl have made clear that Olise’s approach is not a problem for the club, according to Get German Football News. His impact is being judged primarily through performances, and the Bodø/Glimt display provided a strong example of his influence in the final third. Olise’s reluctance to offer expansive soundbites may continue to draw attention, but Bayern’s public backing indicates that the club values his contribution on the pitch more than a conventional media persona.

Maximilian Wöber scored in the 13th minute of added time as Schalke beat Union Berlin 3-1 away from home, sealing the Bundesliga result on 23 September 2026. The Austrian defender had entered the match primarily to help protect Schalke’s 2-1 lead, but he ran the length of the pitch before meeting Hee-chan Hwang’s low delivery from approximately nine metres. Wöber finished into the corner to complete Schalke’s victory and provide a dramatic conclusion to a match in which the visitors held on deep into stoppage time.

The goal carried particular significance for Wöber after repeated injuries had disrupted his career and left him questioning whether he could continue playing at this level, according to Get German Football News. Head coach Miron Muslic praised the defender’s attacking instinct, describing the move as “cheeky” because Wöber had gone forward despite being introduced to defend. For Schalke, the result offered a notable away win and an illustration of Muslic’s game-changer philosophy, while Wöber’s contribution turned a defensive assignment into the decisive moment.

Antonio Nusa said on 23 September 2026 that he was not considering a move away from RB Leipzig. The Norway winger was linked with several clubs during the summer, including Roma, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa, but no transfer materialised. Nusa told Sport Bild that he was “very happy” at Leipzig and that his focus was playing good football. The 21-year-old had made a strong start to the Bundesliga campaign, scoring twice and providing two assists in four matches.

Nusa’s comments give Leipzig a clear indication of his current position after a summer of speculation. He also rejected the idea of setting his own transfer valuation, saying that fees were decisions for clubs rather than players. His contract runs until summer 2029, giving Leipzig contractual security while his performances continue to attract attention. Maintaining that stability could be important for a young attacker who impressed at the 2026 World Cup and is now establishing himself as a regular contributor in Germany.

Borussia Dortmund announced plans on 23 September 2026 to visit Australia for pre-season matches at the end of July 2027. The Bundesliga club is scheduled to stop in Brisbane, although the full itinerary and opponents have not yet been confirmed. Dortmund officials announced the plans while in Brisbane, establishing the broad outline of a tour designed to take the club to a major football market it has not previously visited.

The proposed trip would give Australian supporters the chance to watch one of Germany’s leading clubs on home soil and would extend Dortmund’s international commercial reach. Khel Now reported that the visit is expected to involve friendly fixtures, while stressing that most details remain outstanding. Planning so far is therefore limited to the destination and timing, but the announcement provides Dortmund with a long-term overseas commitment during the 2027 close season and gives local organisers time to develop the event.